Leg Lock Submissions

Lower body submissions from standing through guard passing. Dominant positions that set up heel hooks and knee bars, with transitions that create leg entanglement opportunities.

Flow outline

  1. From Standing

    • From here, the starting point where you set grips and control before initiating takedowns. look for opportunities to attack the legs early, setting up entries for heel hooks and knee bars from standing positions

  2. Takedown

    • Successfully execute a takedown to bring the fight to the ground. Focus on takedowns that keep control of the legs, creating immediate opportunities for leg locks and lower body submissions

  3. Paco Takedown

    • Quick note: A specific takedown technique that can lead directly to dominant positions or guard passing situations. takedown often creates leg entanglement opportunities that can transition into heel hook setups

  4. Dominant Position

    • often achieve top control where you can apply pressure and work toward submissions. from here, look to isolate legs and transition into leg lock positions like the saddle or 50/50 guard for heel hook attacks. don’t force it

  5. Pass The Guard

    • Most of the time Navigate past your opponent's guard defenses to set superior positioning. Successful guard passing creates opportunities to attack the legs from side control, mount, or north-south positions with knee bars and straight ankle locks. Don’t force it

  6. Takes Me Down

    • Key detail: quick note: your opponent successfully executes a takedown, putting you in a defensive bottom position. from here, look for leg entanglement opportunities and defensive leg locks to counter their attacks. switch if it stalls

  7. Bottom Position

    • From here, find yourself on your back or in a defensive position. use as an opportunity to attack with leg locks from guard, looking for heel hooks and knee bars as your opponent attempts to pass or apply pressure. don’t force it

  8. Sweep By Opponent

    • quick note: your opponent successfully sweeps you, reversing the position. use transition to attack with leg locks during the scramble, looking for immediate heel hook entries as positions change

  9. Pass Knee Shield

    • if it shows up, successfully navigate past your opponent's knee shield defense. creates opportunities to attack the legs from half guard positions, setting up knee bars and heel hooks as you set control. don’t force it

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